Community News Roundup

After that, residents are asked to place trees with regular bulk trash on the scheduled bulk pick-up day. All trees should be free of lights and decorations.

It is not necessary to bag the trees because they are chipped into mulch for the city's parks.

Call 954-480-4391.

Fort Lauderdale

Commission to take up newspaper rack law

A proposed law regulating the look and placement of newspaper and publication racks gets a final vote tonight before the City Commission.

The commission meets at 1:30 p.m. for a conference session, and then at 6 p.m., when the newspaper rack law comes up. The law was tentatively approved by commissioners in December. It will require publications to be placed in modular racks, to be backed by $1 million insurance policies, and installed only after a permit is obtained.

The meeting is open to the public, online at www.fortlauderdale.gov and live on cable Channel 78.

City Hall is at 100 N. Andrews Ave. Commissioners will also talk about the fate of the aquatics complex at the beach.

Hollywood

Pet First Aid class scheduled Thursday

An Introduction to Pet First Aid class will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St.

The class will include hands-on skills training and will cover such topics as Scene Safety: Safety, Restraints and Head-to-Toe Exams; Injury Emergencies: Bleeding, Bandages, Moving the Animal Safely, Splinting and Punctures; and Environmental Emergencies: Ticks, Toads and Heat Stress.

The class is presented by the county's parks division and the nonprofit group Sun States Animal Blood Bank.

Cost is $20 and advance registration is required.

Call 954-926-2480 or 954-630-2231.

Miramar

State of City address set for Wednesday night

The Miramar Democratic Club will host a State of the City address by Mayor Lori Moseley at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Parkway.

Moseley will address the budget, taxes, growth and the upcoming special election for a City Commission seat.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Call 954-431-4855.

Pembroke Pines

'Infinity' exhibit opens today at City Hall

The Flamingo Gardens Artists will present the "Infinity" exhibit today through Feb. 5 in the Glass Gallery at City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd.

The exhibit will feature a variety of watercolor media, sculptures and pottery created by the 19 members of the Flamingo Gardens artist workshops and arranged by artist Wendy Nicholas. The exhibit also will include the work of master teacher and mentor Rowena Smith.

A reception is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission is free.

Call 954-986-5027.

Pompano Beach

Applying for homestead? Help offered Wednesday

The Broward County Property Appraiser's office will offer taxpayers assistance in applying for homestead and other property tax exemptions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Applicants must bring a Florida driver's license or ID card; a Broward voter registration or a declaration of domicile; Social Security numbers of all owners; and a copy of the recorded deed or a copy of a tax bill. Resident immigrants must bring a permanent resident green card or proof of asylum.

Residents also can apply for the widow/widower, disability/veteran's disability, and senior's additional exemptions.

For more information, visit www.bcpa.net or call 954-357-5579.

Sunrise

Better street lighting available via program

The city's Neighborhood Street Lighting Program provides funds for residents seeking improved lighting on their streets.

Neighborhoods with public streets may receive 100 percent project funding, and areas with private streets can be matched on a 50-50 basis. Neighborhoods without formal homeowners' associations may apply. The maximum allowance per project is $40,000.

Applications must include a neighborhood project coordinator's name and a minimum of 20 signatures, or be signed by a majority of affected property owners.

Applications periods vary, and submissions will be evaluated on the basis of benefit, need, cost, current city lighting standards and other factors. Call 954-746-3270.

Broward County

Weekly exercise program offered to the disabled

The county parks division's Special Populations Section will offer a free weekly exercise program for residents who are developmentally disabled starting this week at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie.

Participants must be 16 or older, fairly independent and able to understand and follow basic verbal instructions and visual cues. The program will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 9 to April 23. Advance registration is required.